Linotype-machine.



No. 719,296. TATENTED JAN. 27, 1903.

H. B, BARTLETT.

LINOTYPE MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 21, 1902. K0 MODEL.

UNTTTn STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HENRY B. BARTLETT, OF BERLIN, GERMANY.

LlNOTYPE-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 719,296, dated January27, 1903.

Application filed June 21, 1902. Serial No. 112,589. (No model.)

To all whom it rim/y concern:

Be it known that I, HENRY B. BARTLETT, a citizen of the United States,residing at Berlin, Germany, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Linotype-Machines, of which the following is aspecification.

The present invention has for its object to increase the magazinecapacity of the lino type-machine with the least possible complicationor increase of mechanism, the purpose being to provide a larger numberand variety of matrices than has heretofore been commonly used in suchmachines.

To this end the invention consists,primarily, in an improvement in thematrices by means of which double the number of matrices may be droppedin the magazines from the distributing-bar now in use.

The invention also consists in an improvement in the elevator forcarrying the matrices to the distributor, whereby the several varietiesof matrices maybe raised to the distributing-box in the ordinary manner.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents in side elevation oneform of matrix which I employ, having its V-shaped notch inclined to theright and eccentric to the middle line of the matrix. Fig. 2 is asimilar view of a matrix reversely notchedthat is, having its V-notchinclined to the left. Figs. 3 and at are plan views of matrices shown inFigs. 1 and 2, respectively. Fig. 5 is a sectional view through theelevator.- Fig. 6 is an end view of the elevator-bar, showing aright-hand matrix suspended there on; and Fig. 7 is a similar viewshowing a left-hand matrix suspended on the elevator.

Referring to the drawings, it will be seen that the matrices illustratedditfer from ordinary matrices only in the shape and location of theV-notches which effect their distribution. The matrix shown in Fig. 1has two indentations or matrix impressions Ct b, and that shown in Fig.2 has two similar impressions 0 cl. The matrices are provided with theusual ears at their upper and lower ends.

The matrix shown in Fig. 1 has a serrated V-shaped notch the axis ofwhich inclines to the right, while that shown in Fig. 2 has a similarnotch having its axis inclined to the left downwardly. The V-notches ofthese matrices may be described as unsymmetrical to the middle lines ofthe matrices. In the operation of distribution both kinds of matricesride on the ordinary V-section distributing-rail, the right-handmatrices being inclined to the front and the left-hand matrices inclinedto the rear of the machine. This method of distribution is fullyillustrated in my companion application, filed June 21,1902, Serial No.112,590. In said application the means for distributing these matricessimultaneously from a single rail into two magazines is illustrated anddescribed.

As the V-notches of the matrices do not register when the matrices arealined, as for casting, it becomes necessary to adapt the elevator,commonly called the second elevator, and the matrices so that they willmutually interlock While the latter are in line. To this end I providethe elevator with four ribs f g h i, and I provide the right-handmatrices with opposing notches f t and the left-hand matrices withopposing notches g h for engagement with said ribs, as shown in Figs. 6and 7. It will be evident that an elevator so constructed will pick upthe line of matrices Without disarranging them and deliver them in asolid uniform line to the distributor. The manner of distributing thesematrices is fully described in the above-mentioned companionapplication.

Having described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure byLetters Patent, 1s-

1. A matrix having its distributing-teeth arranged in a V-shaped notch,the axis of said notch being inclined to the middle line of the matrix.

2. The combination of two series of matrices adapted for simultaneoususe in a linotype-machine, the matrices of one series having theirdistributing teeth arranged unsymmetrically to the middle line of saidmatrices and the matrices of the other series having theirdistributing-teeth arranged unsymmetrically to the middle line of saidmatrices but differing in location from the distributing teeth of thefirst series.

3. The combination of two series of matrices adapted for simultaneoususe in a linotype-machine, the matrices of both series having serratedV-shaped notches, the axes of the V-shaped notches of one seriesinclining with two series of matrices provided with ser rated V-shapeddistributing-notches, the axes of the V-shaped notches of the respectiveseries being inclined in opposite directions, of

an elevator provided with two pairs of ribs adaptedto-engage the teethof both varieties of matrices while said matrices are alined, for thepurpose set forth. I

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of twowitnesses. v HENRY B. BARTLETT.

Witnesses:

HENRY HASPER, WOLDEMAR HAUPT.

